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ACPGBI position statement on Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (TaTME)

Total Mesorectal Excision (TME), as first described by Heald in 1982, is accepted in the UK as the standard surgical treatment for mid and lower third rectal cancers. Transanal TME (TaTME) is a relatively new technique whereby the rectum is... Read more

9 May 2016

Cancer Research UK funding opportunities avaliable

CRUK have recently added a second round of funding for the fellowship and bursary schemes that they offer so that there is more flexibility to apply within the year. Upcoming deadlines are given below. Clinician Scientist Fellowship Offers... Read more

6 May 2016

Anastomotic dehiscence guidance published by ACPGBI with ASGBI

Anastomotic dehiscence is perhaps the complication that is feared most by colorectal surgeons. It is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality and is generally considered to represent a failure of technique, whether it is or not. As a... Read more

27 Apr 2016

ACPGBI Young Coloproctologist of the Year 2016

Last week, the ACPGBI President and Executive representatives had the privilege of meeting and interviewing the finalists for the Young Coloproctologist of the Year Award 2016. This is the first time this award has been presented after Council... Read more

25 Apr 2016

RCS/J&J Lister Essay Prize 2016

This prestigious award is in recognition of Lord Lister’s significant contribution to medicine and surgery. The winner will receive a medal and £500 in vouchers to spend on books or a RCS course.Essay Prize eligibility and judging criteria Read more

5 Apr 2016